Maria Shriver
Birth Name:
Maria Owings Shriver
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession
Producer, Actress, Writer
Fast Facts
- Received the 2009 SHinnyo-en Foundation Pathfinders to Peace Award
- Was nominated for the 2009 International Documentary Association Award for Limited Series
- Earned a degree in American studies from Georgetown University in 1977
- Is the neice of politicians Robert F․ Kennedy, Edward Kennedy and President John F․ Kennedy
- In 1986, she got married to film star Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Is the daughter of activist Eunice Kennedy Schriver
- Frequently works as a news correspondent reporting on political and social issues
Awards
- 2009IDA Award - Limited Series:Nominated
- 2009Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Nonfiction Special:Nominated
- 2009Primetime Emmy - Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmmaking:Winner
- 2009Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Children's Nonfiction Program:Winner
- 2014Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special:Nominated
- 2015Emmy - Outstanding News Discussion & Analysis:Winner